IPCS INCHEM Home
BENZAL CHLORIDEICSC: 0101 (December 2000)
alpha, alpha-Dichlorotoluene
Benzyl dichloride
Dichloromethyl benzene
Benzylidene chloride
CAS #: 98-87-3
UN #: 1886
EC Number: 202-709-2

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.  Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear face shield.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Burning sensation. Further see Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
BENZAL CHLORIDE ICSC: 0101
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. Decomposes on contact with acids or water. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C7H6Cl2 / C6H5CHCl2
Molecular mass: 161.03
Boiling point: 205°C
Melting point: -17°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.26
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 35.4°C: 0.13
Flash point: 93°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 525°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-11
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.22  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 22-23-37/38-40-41; S: (1/2)-36/37-38-45 

All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Neither ILO nor WHO nor the European Commission shall be responsible for the interpretation and use of the information contained in this material.


    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Benzal Chloride (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 29, 1982)